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Windows 7: Significance of shield overlay icon on installer programs?

Does anyone know what is the significance of the shield overlay icon on the icon for some downloaded program installers but not on others? I have speculated that it might be:
(a) Windows recognizes this is an installer.
(b) This program has been installed.
(c) Something else.
It's not a burning issue, but I am very curious.

Significance of shield overlay icon on installer programs?

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General Discussion

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Customization

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General Discussion

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